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Addams Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 847 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 6, 2013

I have a 4th grader, 1st grader and pre-K and i love this school teachers are very involved. Even though the school is over crowded the teachers always make sure they help students and parents whenever it is needed. working at a daycare with kids from nearby schools you can tell the difference in academics by the homework and knowledge of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2006

This is a downright horrbile school. My niece just graduated from here and hated every day coming to school. Gossiping teachers, horrible lunches, hot and humid classrooms, bathrooms with no soap, no hot water. I would not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2005

All Chicago Public Schools should be as organized and productive as Addams Elementary. Not only does my granddaughter love going here but so do all of her classmates. They love their principal, who really strives to put them first and makes every effort to accommodate staff's needs. The school social worker, with everyone's help, including the principal's, manages to do a multitude of on-going after school activities that are productive for all grade levels and purposes. For example, the toddler of an employee was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The social worker organized and raised, with the community's cooperation, over $15,000 for the little girl's medical expenses, etc. The school's computer technician's band provided the free entertainment for this event. During the school day,this techie is highly indispensable while one of the school's history teachers re-enacts historical events, in costume and all. Teamwork, under a positive administrator, makes this all possible.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

582 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income90%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners92%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female77%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners46%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners67%

Reading

All Students67%
Female73%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners52%

Science

All Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female100%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income90%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female97%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female95%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners36%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income84%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income89%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income93%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 21%
White 4% 53%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: (773) 535-6210

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